Brookdale Estate Named Among the Top 10 Hotels in the Cape Winelands by Condé Nast Traveller
Brookdale Estate has been named one of the 10 Best Hotels in the Cape Winelands by Condé Nast Traveller. Featured in the prestigious international publication’s recent round-up of standout destinations in the region, Brookdale is recognised for its refined hospitality, distinctive setting, and exceptional culinary and wine experiences. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Klein Drakenstein mountains, […]
A Taste of Saint-Tropez in Africa? S’il Vous Plait
Where These Worlds Meet, You Find Ukubaleka Once a miniscule fishing village, Saint-Tropez has always been a go-to playground of oligarchs, rappers, and supermodels. Its old fashioned, quiet charm with dreamy vineyards and Provençal countryside climbing the Massif de Maures, retains everlasting appeal. 12,300 kilometers south-east of the French Riviera, near the tip of Africa, […]
TINTSWALO SCOPS REST OPENS IN KLASERIE PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE
Images: TSR Signature pix Tintswalo Scops Rest has opened in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger region. Named after the elusive Scops Owl native to the area, this exclusive-use bush villa offers a luxurious, tailor-made safari experience for families or groups of up to eight guests. Designed for those seeking privacy, comfort, and a home-away-from-home atmosphere, […]
Brookdale Estate (Paarl Winelands) to launch new Exclusive-Use Lodge in 2026
Brookdale Estate will be expanding its Manor House accommodation offering with the addition of a new private lodge that is scheduled to open in the first quarter of the new year (2026). Currently under construction in a secluded corner of the 67-hectare wine estate with panoramic views across the Paarl Winelands, The Lodge at Brookdale Estate […]
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa: Crowned ‘Best Family Villa in the World’ at 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has reaffirmed its position among the world’s premier luxury safari destinations, earning multiple distinctions in the 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, including the coveted title of ‘Best Family Villa in the World’. Highlighting its appeal across diverse hospitality markets and categories, this year Mhondoro also secured awards for the Best Pool Villa in Africa; the Best […]
HOW TSWALU IS REWRITING CONSERVATION ECONOMICS THROUGH THEIR CARBON CREDIT PROJECT
Developing a carbon credit model through strategic wildlife management Tswalu has become the first privately protected area in southern Africa to earn carbon credits because of wildlife management interventions, creating a pioneering model that has the potential to restore degraded ecosystems, fund conservation and community development, and provide meaningful economic benefits to local communities. This historic […]
A Samara Culinary Experience
Conceived as a love letter to the Karoo, the experience at Samara Karoo Reserve near Graaff Reinet in the Eastern Cape is one that celebrates the uniqueness of this special South African region. Slow, meaningful and exceptional safari experiences encourage guests to breathe in the magic of the Karoo landscape whilst encountering its unique biodiversity […]
A new era — wild luxury with purpose
Samara Karoo Reserve is thrilled to announce a new era of tailored luxury and conservation-driven adventure in South Africa’s Great Karoo region. The reserve has just launched an elevated, fully inclusive safari experience with seamless access including complimentary flights and transfers for truly immersive journeys. A leader in high-end purpose-driven tourism, Samara is renowned as […]
The Plettenberg celebrates with special Women’s Month Breakaway
In celebration of Women’s Month, The Plettenberg is offering a special Women’s Breakaway to the Garden Route, designed to spoil, pamper and rejuvenate. Throughout the month of August, guests can enjoy this exclusive getaway in the luxurious surroundings of The Plettenberg, where General Manager Ainsley Williams and her dedicated team are ready to welcome visitors with their signature warmth and hospitality. […]
THE MARINE INVITES FESTIVALGOERS TO THE KALFIEFEES (1 – 10 AUGUST 2025)
Soon it will be festival time again in the vibrant coastal town of Hermanus, which will be hosting the annual Kalfiefees from 1 to 10 August 2025. The Kalfiefees (‘Calf Festival’) takes its name from this time of year when the whales come to Walker Bay to calve, providing visitors with excellent whale watching opportunities while these gigantic cetaceans […]